Beringer’s Napa Valley Chardonnay is a vibrant, contemporary version of this much loved varietal, crafted to serve well as an aperitif on its own or as a faithful companion to a wide variety of foods and menus. Carefully selected lots from several of Napa’s coolest growing regions are blended to offer a wonderful expression of Napa Valley.

Tasting Notes

Surprisingly plush and creamy, aromas and flavors of tart citrus lead with hints of white pear, delicious apple and a bit of lemon meringue and toasted almonds. Balanced, with moderate acidity, the brightness of the Chardonnay fruit shines through.

Vineyard Notes

Beringer’s Chardonnay vineyards span several sub-appellations in southern Napa Valley, where fog from the San Pablo Bay works its way north most afternoons during the growing season, cooling the vineyards and allowing for a longer maturation period. The majority of the 2016 blend comes from our Gamble Ranch in Oakville, as well as Big Ranch and Los Carneros Stanly vineyards. These vineyards produce Chardonnays with layers of fine fruit flavors and crisp natural acidity.

Vintage Notes

The 2015 growing season in the Napa Valley was a beautiful one marked by pleasant weather with no real issues from heat spikes or rain. A dry winter followed by a dry and early spring meant an early bud break. Weather was warm throughout late spring and summer which allowed for great development in the grapes. Harvest began in August, and the overall quality and depth of flavor of the fruit was outstanding for the vintage. The only downside of the season was the light crop load due to continued drought conditions.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Chardonnay was harvested late night and early morning at the coolest part of the day, quickly to gentle pressing. A portion of the wine was fermented in stainless, with 25% in tank and 75% in French oak (20% new) for six months prior to bottling. Some 80% of the wine was allowed to undergo secondary malolactic fermentation to find the right balance, allowing a solid acid backbone to be balanced with a creamy mouthfeel and lush texture.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

CHRISTMAS

Estimated Delivery: Friday, December 21

Last Day for Ground Shipping (non-California) - Tuesday, December 11th
Last Day for Ground Shipping (California Only) - Thursday, December 13th
Last Day for Express Shipping (all states) - Sunday, December 16th*

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Estimated Delivery: Friday, December 28

Last Day for Ground Shipping (non-California) - Monday, December 17th
Last Day for Ground Shipping (California Only) - Wednesday, December 19th
Last Day for Express Shipping (all states) - Thursday, December 20th*

*You may be eligible for an extension - LAST ORDER DATE IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th FOR CHRISTMAS - if you live in one of these CA zip codes.

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